Paul Floyd Weaver son of the late Elsie Shelton Weaver and Claude Weaver was born at Beal, Missouri, on August 4, 1925. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, on October 24, 2011, having attained the age of 86 years, two months and 20 days.
On October 20, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas, Paul was united in marriage to Lorene Vesta Foster, she preceded him in death on May 7, 2005. Paul grew up in the South East corner of Shannon County, better known as Paint Rock. He lived near the beautiful Current River, fishing and swimming was one of his greatest joys as a boy. Paul also enjoyed hunting wild game and the many more bounties that the Ozark Hills afforded. He worked most of his life in construction and did so until retirement. On April 15, 1980 Paul made a profession of faith and he was baptized in Current River on April 20, 1980. He was a faithful member of the South Van Buren General Baptist Church until his death.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Oscar Weaver and one sister, Pauline Williams.
Paul is survived by two sons, Dale and wife Susan of Ellington, Dennis of Poplar Bluff, three grandsons, Terry and wife Rachel of Ellington, Ben and wife Felicia of Ellington, Brandon of Winona, one granddaughter, Amanda of Poplar Bluff, two great-grandsons, Evan and David Dale of Ellington. Paul will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home
Funeral services: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington
Ministers: Dick Murray assisted by Johnny Gipson
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
In lieu of flowers: American Heart Association